It Isn’t A Competition – Rabbi Neal Surasky November 17

Neal talks about how God had a much more liberal relationship with Solomon than with Moses and how He has the same relationship with us by giving us freedom which had not been afforded to those who lived before Messiah. Video clip from Robin Hood. We claim no rights but did license it for display in this message. Scripture Reading For This Week: תְּרוּמָה Terumah Exodus 25:1-27:19 1 Kings 5:26-6:13 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Neal speaks about the sight of the Lord and how his sometimes terrifying countenance is wrapped around a loving God. The clip shown is from Star Wars Episode III. We claim no copyright over this clip and showed just a portion for the benefit of the message. Readings For This Week: מִּשְׁפָּטִים Mishpatim / Shabbat Shekalim Exodus 21:1-24:18; 30:11-16 Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26; 2 Kings 11:17-12:17 Matthew 17:1-11; Hebrews 8:1-12

Neal talks about our God given responsibilities. Video is from: 10 Commandments. Readings for this week: בְּשַׁלַּח Beshalach / Tu B’Shevat Exodus 13:17-17:16 Judges 4:4-5:31 Revelation 19:1-20:6

Rabbi Neal shares statistics and stories about evangelism and motivates us to allow God to use us for Evangelism. This was a discussion and we hear from several members of the congregation as well. Video Credit: I Am Second - Whispering Danny -- http://www.iamsecond.com/ (Great Vid!!) Readings for the day: בֹּא Parshat Bo Exodus 10:1-13:16 Jeremiah 46:13-28 Romans 9:14-29

Dan Speaks on calling and being called. He focuses on the call of Jews and Gentiles to the unsaved body of Jewish people. Part 1 [evp t=videoboxone title=” ” vid=”2u9mGKBOJlY” size=”0″…

Rabbi Neal speaks about the trials of many colors that we all go through as part of our walk with Messiah. He gives us examples from the lives of Joseph, David, and Messiah. Readings: וַיְחִי Vayechi Genesis 47:28-50:26 1 Kings 2:1-12 1 Peter 1:1-9

Rabbi Neal speaks about Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones and what that means for Israel today and into the future. Parsha Vayigash (And he drew near) Genesis 44:18-47:27 Ezekiel 37:15-28 Luke 6:12-16 Specific Readings Genesis 45:1-10 Ezekiel 37:21-28 Luke 6:12-16

Rabbi Neal gives a history of Hannukah and some information on what happened between then and when the Messiah was born some 200 years later.

Rabbi Neal talks about faith and its significance in accordance with Salvation. Parsha Vayishlach Genesis 32:4-36:43 Obadiah 1:1-21 Hebrews 11:11-20

Q: As a christian, am I obligated to live in Judaism or in the teachings of New Testament? A: The answer largely depends on three additional questions: 1. When you…

Neal speaks about giving thanks (thanksgiving) and the passage of Leah and Rachel's quarrel over Jacob. Parsha Vayeitzei Genesis 28:10-32:3 Hosea 12:13-14:10 John 1:19-51

"It isn't about winning or losing, it is about the way you play the game." Neal speaks about how life isn't a competition.